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ORIGINAL: hetr with newer 72mhz receivers l've gotten lately Hitec supplies a ''bobbin'' on which one can wind up to @ 18'' of the receiver antenna, starting 3 -4'' from the receiver - and of course with the instruction to not cross over any of the antenna - just spool it l have done so on a mid-size plane and a smaller Taylorcraft (which is not parkflyer as such) = and have had no problems or noticeable issues with flying; distance, etc some guys question the practice - as it is in one respect ''shortening the antenna length'' despite not cutting anything off the instructions do not mention any best practice - such as in use only with park flyer or something of that nature is there a guideline for spooling the antenna - in terms of any range loss, chance of increased interference, etc or is it a primarily cosmetic enhancement for those that want less antenna to fasten down ant trail the plane in the air? thanks in advance
(note: added after posting original: had missed a post of 6/27/09 concerning same topic = but would like some clarification if there is some - l have flown 400 - 500 feet away and no side effects - have l been lucky?)